Admissions Essay 101
The scariest aspect of the admissions essay is that you have
total control over it. With our help, you will learn to see the
essay-writing process not as a daunting obstacle, but as a
stimulating opportunity. When you send out your application,
you will—in theory—have nothing left to worry about,
because you will know that you have capitalized on all the means
available to you.
The college admissions process is extremely selective. Talented
and motivated students from around the world compete against each
other for a scarce number of spots. Facing the difficult task of
choosing among often indistinguishable candidates, admissions
officers must rely heavily on those factors that provide insight
into the applicants’ characters, and these usually boil down to
recommendations and essays. Although you can and should choose
your recommendation writers carefully, the essay remains the only
aspect of your application that you can totally control.
What makes the essay such a useful measure is that it represents
you on two fronts: the substantive details of your experiences
themselves and the style and approach you take in presenting those
experiences. Both aspects can and should say a great deal about
your abilities and qualities.
The number-one mistake that writers make is to stick to formulas
and therefore end up blending in with everyone else. The purpose
of this guide is not to teach formulas, but rather to give the
necessary direction for you to create an original and effective
essay. We will teach you how to choose appropriate topics and
themes, how to structure your essay as a coherent and flowing
piece, and how to convey your ideas through engaging and active
language.
Please click a link below to begin the course. Each of the lessons
will help you with a different aspect of the essay-writing
process.
